Dian Irmayanti

Collaborative Strategies for Managing Mangrove Ecotourism: Raising Awareness and Stakeholder Participation in Sustainable Tourism

Introduction

Collaborative strategies for managing mangrove ecotourism: raising awareness and stakeholder participation in sustainable tourism. Discover collaborative strategies for sustainable mangrove ecotourism. Boost awareness and stakeholder participation in environmental conservation and community empowerment.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify and develop collaborative strategies in managing mangrove ecotourism with a focus on increasing awareness and stakeholder participation in sustainable tourism. This research aims to explore ways to increase community awareness and stakeholder involvement in sustainable mangrove ecotourism management efforts.This research uses a qualitative approach with an explanatory case study method, because this research investigates and describes the complexity in the context of stakeholder involvement in the development of edu-ecotourism in Lembur Mangrove Patikang, Pandeglang. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews, document study and observation. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews, document study and observation. The Edu-Ecotourism Mangrove program in Patikang Mangrove Valley, run by PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk, is a sustainable initiative involving various stakeholders, including companies, governments, academic institutions, media, and local communities. The program aims to integrate education, environmental conservation, and sustainable tourism in mangrove forest preservation, building environmental awareness, increasing stakeholder participation, and empowering local communities in ecotourism management. It emphasizes economic, social, and environmental sustainability, demonstrating a commitment to holistic engagement.This study has several limitations of results due an interpretation, and limited stakeholder engagement. future research can improve the validity, reliability, and relevance of the recommendations.

Review

The paper addresses a highly relevant and timely topic: the development of collaborative strategies for sustainable mangrove ecotourism. The focus on increasing awareness and stakeholder participation is crucial for the long-term viability of such initiatives, aligning well with global sustainable development goals. The abstract clearly states the research's purpose and aims, which revolve around exploring effective engagement and management within this specific environmental and economic context. The choice of a qualitative, explanatory case study methodology is appropriate for delving into the complexities of multi-stakeholder involvement, as demonstrated by its application to the Edu-Ecotourism Mangrove program in Lembur Mangrove Patikang. The described involvement of diverse entities—companies, government, academia, media, and local communities—highlights a commendable, comprehensive approach to environmental conservation, education, and community empowerment. While the qualitative approach is suitable, the abstract presents some areas requiring further clarification regarding methodology and scope. The repetition of data collection techniques (in-depth interviews, document study, and observation) is a minor editorial point. More substantially, the abstract states the research aims "to identify and develop collaborative strategies" yet primarily describes the *existing* multi-stakeholder program and efforts to increase awareness and involvement. It would strengthen the paper to elaborate on *how* these "strategies" are specifically identified or developed beyond merely documenting participation. An "explanatory case study" should delve deeply into the mechanisms and nuances of this complexity, but the abstract's self-admission of "limited stakeholder engagement" raises questions about the thoroughness of this exploration and how complexity can be fully described or explained if key perspectives were underrepresented. The acknowledged limitations of "results due an interpretation, and limited stakeholder engagement" are significant and warrant careful consideration. "Limited stakeholder engagement" directly undermines the capacity of an explanatory case study to comprehensively "investigate and describe the complexity" of multi-stakeholder collaboration and the effectiveness of strategies. If certain stakeholders were not adequately engaged, the identified "collaborative strategies" and their perceived success or challenges might be incomplete or biased, potentially impacting the validity of the findings. The statement that "future research can improve the validity, reliability, and relevance of the recommendations" suggests that the current study's recommendations might suffer from these identified weaknesses. For a paper aiming to *develop* strategies, the extent to which these limitations impact the practical applicability and generalizability of its findings needs robust discussion within the full manuscript.

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